External business threats and how planning can help counter them
External risks can affect even well managed businesses. Many threats arise outside the control of business owners, yet they can have a significant impact on
External risks can affect even well managed businesses. Many threats arise outside the control of business owners, yet they can have a significant impact on
The launch of HMRC’s Tax Confident website represents a clear attempt to simplify the UK tax system and help individuals better understand their obligations. The
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is no longer a distant reform. From April 2026, next month, many sole traders and landlords will be required
The recent disclosure of a software glitch at Companies House has raised important questions about the reliability and security of the UK’s corporate register. For
Starting a business involves many decisions, but one of the most important is selecting the right sector. The most successful start-ups tend to occur where
Income tax is often viewed as a permanent feature of the UK tax system, but historically it began as a temporary wartime measure. Its origins
The continuing conflict involving Iran has raised concerns about its potential impact on the global economy. While the fighting is taking place thousands of miles
Artificial intelligence has moved from a future concept to a present day business issue, and over the past week it has been one of the
The Chancellor’s Spring Statement, presented to Parliament 3 March 2026, was packed with political content that has no real impact for UK taxpayers, business owners
National Insurance credits can help qualifying applicants to fill contribution gaps in their National Insurance record. This can help taxpayers increase their number of qualifying
If you have not yet checked whether you need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax, you should do so urgently. HMRC has
The Additional State Pension is only available to those who reached the state pension age before 6 April 2016 and are receiving the Old State